Now that I sum up everything that I have experienced here in the past few years, I think that I could have made a much bigger progress in my career if I had at least left earlier. But the most important thing is to learn something from your mistakes.
What do you pay most attention to now when you're looking for a new job so you don't end up in a similar joke of a company again?
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TOME update your Resume , NOT your CV!
Resume
Emphasize skills
Used when applying for a position in industry, non-profit, and public sector
Is no longer than 2 pages, with an additional page for publications and/or poster presentations if highly relevant to the job
After 1 year of industry experience, lead with work experience and place education section at the or near the end, depending upon qualifications
- CV
Emphasizes academic accomplishments
used when applying for positions in academia, fellowships and grants
Length depends upon experience and includes a complete list of publications, posters, and presentations
Always begins with education and can include name of advisor and dissertation title or summary (see examples). Also used for merit/tenure review and sabbatical leave
From the original: "What do you pay most attention to now when you're looking for a new job so you don't end up in a similar joke of a company again?"
It would be hard to end up in a similar place, simply because there are very few companies out there that are as morally bankrupt as DXC.
You do need to do your research - this site is a good place to check, as is Glassdoor. Be aware though, we're currently not in the best of times economically, so many companies will be making targeted layoffs where absolutely necessary. Look for signs of systemic layoffs (DXC style) as one red flag, also look at career progression info on Glassdoor.
It's also worth researching the market rate for your skill set to ensure you get the best possible salary when joining a new organization.
- Read reviews on glassdoor,indeed of staff in similar roles to get a flavour. For example, if you read those for DXC, you will see that the key concerns are lack of promotion, pay rises and constant WFR, This would be a red flag to anyone and indicate if a company is growing or is struggling to keep its head above water.
- Ask questions at the interview about how they celebrate success, what they’re reward structure is, what they will expect of you in the first few weeks, the first year
- Check what their business plans were and how far they achieved them
- look at their workplace, is it a modern or run down place
- Is the job description worded like they know what they are talking about, how does it compare with similar roles and salary?
- Do they actively encourage a work-life balance?
- Try to figure out the company culture. Can be difficult before you start, but do the management inspire you? Is the environment relaxed or formal? Are people welcoming and friendly. You can pick up a feeling just from the interview. If you have a certain unease, that’s probably a good instinct.
- Do they invest in the growth of their people? How? Make sure you are clear on what the company offer to support professional development.
- What reward and recognition programme do they operate?
Don’t go for jobs that pay less just to get out. You are worth more. Don’t sell yourself short. , it’s vital to ensure that your job salary meets the minimum expectations for your job role and title, caters to your basic needs, and can sustain your lifestyle.
- Eeven better if you know someone who works there. But if not, check out a few linked in profiles of the key people and see what blogs, articles and papers they have contributed to in their subject.
Most of all never go into an interview without any questions. It’s your chance to make sure you have checked off all your concerns about them too. It’s no use working for a company you don’t respect, has no plans and doesn’t do much to develop, support and reward its staff. They are often only too proud to talk about this and should give good examples of their own or employee examples of growth.
Most important thing, you have to work to get a salary. Which most dxc'ers have happily forgotten!
I'd look to join a small/family run or medium sized company who would more likely take greater interest in you as a person and not just as a employee number on a random spreadsheet.
"What do you pay most attention to now when you're looking for a new job so you don't end up in a similar joke of a company again?"
Bathe, shave and clean your teeth.
Thanks for all your service to DXC. Sorry to see you leave. You have to do what you have to. Good luck in your future endeavours.
Take your power back; NEVER stop looking for the next job.